Blue-State Republican: How Larry Hogan Won Where Republicans Lose and Lessons for a Future GOP

Larry Hogan, a two-term Republican governor of Maryland, has built a coalition of moderate and conservative Democrats, independents, women, college-educated, and Black voters by using a pragmatic approach to governance. Mileah Kromer's book "Blue-State Republican" explores how Hogan won where Republicans lose and considers whether the un-Trump Republican offers lessons for the GOP to win the center-right voters who make up a majority of the country.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 199 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Temple University Press,U.S.

Larry Hogan is a prominent political figure in the United States today, having served as the two-term Republican governor of Maryland. His journey to victory began with his upset win against a favored candidate of the Democratic political establishment in his first term. However, his most remarkable achievement was his successful reelection in 2018, despite the Trump-driven wave that impacted many Republican strongholds. This achievement is the subject of Mileah Kromer's book, "Blue-State Republican: How Larry Hogan Won Where Republicans Lose."

Kromer delves into the story of Hogan's political success, examining how his carefully crafted, pragmatic approach to governance has built a coalition of moderate and conservative Democrats, independents, women, college-educated voters, and Black voters. This achievement is particularly noteworthy given the polarization and negative partisanship that characterized the political landscape during Hogan's tenure.

To illustrate the mechanics of Hogan's political success, Kromer conducts interviews with key political leaders and insiders, including Hogan himself. She also provides a comprehensive analysis of public opinion polls and focus groups, which shed light on the factors that contributed to his popularity among a diverse range of voters.

Kromer's book goes beyond Maryland's borders, examining why the success of a blue-state Republican matters outside of his home state. This is particularly relevant as Hogan considers a 2024 Presidential run, as his approach to governance could offer valuable lessons for the GOP in winning over center-right voters who continue to make up a majority of the country.

Overall, "Blue-State Republican" is a compelling and insightful book that provides valuable insights into the politics of today's United States. It sheds light on the strategies that can lead to political success, even in challenging environments, and offers valuable lessons for both political parties as they navigate the complex terrain of modern American politics.

Dimension: 210 x 140 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781439921890